The Teenager Talks

  LEARN TO SAY “NO” Do you ever come across a situation where your brain says YES but your heart desires to declare NO? Have you ever felt that refusing to assist someone might exemplify you in the bad light? Do you constantly hope to be able to deny? The circumstance where we are not comfortable to say yes but we agree, does not provide any joy to us. For our own sake, we ought to practice the art of declining. Let us discuss why it is essential to learn this vital skill. ·          Saying no is an indication of courage. ·            It is a symbol of self-confidence. ·          It is important to say no in relationships to have healthy boundaries set. ·            It demonstrates your frankness and gives clear idea to the other person what to expect from you in the future. Saying NO will be aw...

  PLATONIC FRIENDSHIP Do you boast of a Bestie of the opposite gender? Do you find it complicated to clarify to the community? Are there numerous questions raised by acquaintances regarding your status? The closeness involving a boy and girl is questioned by everyone at all times.   It is generally believed that people of opposite gender cannot be friends without a romantic penchant. Let us talk about such a companionship. It is an infrequent yet an exceptionally beautiful enduring bond.   Occasionally, the boy and girl do not have romantic thoughts but are simply best friends . If there is no attraction, crush or desirability, they can be the closest of friends just like those of the same sexual category. The two individuals involved here share an emotional attachment and have immense respect for each other. If there is affection, care, admiration and support; it lasts a lifetime. A true friend stays with you forever, regardless of their gender. The univer...

  ONLINE FRIENDSHIP It has always been warned not to talk to strangers. Due to certain insecurities attached to online friendship, it was unacceptable till some time back. But the existing circumstances have left us with no alternative but to expand our contacts and have more links online. There is a variety of social platforms where you can be acquainted with new people. In addition social interaction apps like Instagram, Facebook, Snap chat, Meet up, there are various gaming and dating apps which introduce you to group with similar interests. Initially, the original identity of the person is hidden. Gradually as you have common area of interest, you may contact more and spend a lot of time online together. More information about each other may offer sensations of comfort and friendship. Speaking of gaming apps, the familiarity begins as you start playing together. If you have same technique of playing, or like each other’s game plan, you may want to play jointly in futur...

 The pandemic of 2020 brought the world to a standstill. The lives upturned. But every coin has two sides, likewise this situation also has its own pros and cons. Everybody who survives this pandemic will have their own version to put in the picture. Just like rainfall, some love it and some don’t, there is nothing much that anybody can do about it. Acceptance is the key. The simple theory to survive is to have conviction and notice the optimistic side of the circumstance. Let’s talk about common scenario, what positive and negative it has for us, along with how to change our mindset towards it. 1)       The closing of educational institutions This very crucial step has made it difficult for youngsters to meet their friends and chill out. The convenience that teens share with friends cannot be described. Inability to meet friends has an impact on their mental health. The frustration, exasperation, resentment can be felt by family members. But al...